Integrated Child Seat - Too Stiff to Fold Out
DATE: Feb. -95SECTION: 8
GROUP: 85
NO: 818
Lubricating the folding mechanism in the integrated child seat
800 1995-
REFERENCE: TP8201201, SECTION 8 (8286, 88), INTERIOR, EXTERIOR, 850 1993-
LUBRICATING THE FOLDING MECHANISM IN THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
The folding mechanism is to be lubricated according to the method described in this service bulletin if the integrated child seat is stiff to fold out. Use silicone lubricant P/N 1161325-4.
A1
Lubricating the seat mechanism
Remove:
- The cover panel by inserting a finger behind The upper side of the panel and pulling one side at a time to the side and forward.
NOTE!
The panel can break if it is pulled straight forward or pried upward.
Adjust backrest position
- Adjust backrest position as shown.
A2
Lubricate the Locking mechanism
- Apply silicone lubricant (P/N 1161325-4) to locking cams in the backrest shaft. Use a brush.
NOTE!
Make sure the lubricant penetrates between the spring-loaded plastic block and the 2 locking cams on the backrest shaft.
- Fold the backrest fully forward.
- Apply silicone lubricant (P/N 116132S-4) to locking cams in the backrest shaft. Use a brush.
NOTE!
Make sure that the lubricant is applied to the friction surfaces of the cams as shown.
A3
Reinstall cover panel
- Fold backrest fully up.
- Press panel into position.
A4
Easing seat movement to distribute the silicone lubricant
- Fold the backrest slowly forward several times so the lubricant is evenly distributed on the surfaces of the locking mechanism.
NOTE!
The lubricant is properly distributed when the backrest feels stiff about 100 mm (4 In.) from the fully closed position, and then moves easily.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Claims may be submitted under the New Car Limited Warranty when a manufacturing defect is present using claim type: 01
Operation No.: 85096-2
Labor Description: Lubrication Of Folding Mechanism For Child Seat.
Time Allowance: 0.1 Hr.